NIA takes over Mlpm explosives seizure case

Kochi: National Investigation Agency (NIA) took over the investigation into the seizure of a large cache of gelatin sticks and detonators from Tirurangadi in Malappuram.The case pertains to the seizure by state police in Feb this year. Sources said NIA took over the case last month and approached judicial first class magistrate-I court in Parappanangadi, seeking transfer of case records to its special court in Kochi.As per the case, 89,600 gelatin sticks concealed in 448 boxes, along with 10,500 non-electric shock tube detonators, were seized from a truck carrying onions. Tirurangadi police arrested six persons in connection with the case. NIA decided to conduct a probe considering the large quantity.tnn